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Solo Tone
Subdivisions
Rush
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355 (likely 1976 model, as used by Alex Lifeson on Signals era studio recordings)
AmpMarshall 100W amp head (likely JMP or JCM800, as used in Signals era studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982 (Signals album). Gear based on era-specific interviews and known studio usage. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonelush modulation swirlpronounced flanger effectsmooth, compressed attackrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationambient spaciousnesscutting midrange presencetight, articulate phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355 (likely 1976 model, as used by Alex Lifeson on Signals era studio recordings)
AmpMarshall 100W amp head (likely JMP or JCM800, as used in Signals era studio sessions)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982 (Signals album). Gear based on era-specific interviews and known studio usage. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio solo section.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainliquid lead tonelush modulation swirlpronounced flanger effectsmooth, compressed attackrich harmonic overtonesclear note separationambient spaciousnesscutting midrange presencetight, articulate phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, expressive bends, and control of sustain and vibrato, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.